Music Video: the only rock song I know that features a harpsichord is . . .

“Golden Brown” by the punk/new-wave/post-punk band, The Stranglers, from their 1981 album, La Folie.

In addition to the liberal use of harpsichord, you’ve gotta love the time signature alternating between 6/8 and 7/8 in the main riff. Given that the song’s title refers to obsession with heroin, a girl, or both, the occasionally disjointed rhythm is perfect.

You have to endure the high-concept early-80’s video that looks oh-so dated now, but it’s still worth it.

Ah, good to know. Tim Mangan reminded me about “Piggies” by the Beatles. Admittedly, I am less familiar with that era’s music (beyond the more popular singles), though I’m not surprised that harpsichord found its way into the bands you name.

Yeah, gotta confess, I arrived rather late to the Stones party. I’m certainly familiar w/ Rolling Stones songs from the 60’s, but the first album with which I’m knowledgeable in any detail is “Sticky Fingers” and the first one I owned was “Some Girls” (“. . . asking people chh chh chh, ‘What’s the matter with you boy?!’ “)

Truth be told, I was much more familiar with “Beggars Banquet” the indy rock label than “Beggars Banquet” the Stones album until I was well into my mid- to late- 20’s.

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